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UPDATES
- UAE Weather Updates: Rising Temperatures With Chances Of Light Rainfall
  
  Temperatures could reach up to 49°C in parts of the UAE this week, with light rain expected in Al Ain and inland areas, prompting warnings of reduced visibility and difficult driving conditions.
- MoHAP Reaffirms UAE's Commitment To Fighting Hepatitis
  
  On World Hepatitis Day, MoHAP highlights the UAE’s strong national efforts in prevention, early detection, and vaccination, with a 98% hepatitis vaccine coverage across the country.
- Ministry Of Education Launches 2025 Summer Abroad Programme
  
  Offering global exposure and hands-on training in AI, innovation, and leadership, UAE's Ministry of Education is sending 270 top students to prestigious universities across six countries this summer.
- Over 395 Million Journeys In Dubai Public Transport Recorded In First Half Of 2025
  
  Public transport use in Dubai rose by 9% in the first half of 2025 compared to last year. Metro and taxi services led the growth, showing increasing trust in Dubai’s expanding and sustainable mobility network.
HEALTH & FITNESS
- Managing Cholesterol: How To Keep It In Check
  
  High cholesterol is increasingly becoming a silent problem among people across generations and geographies. Connector looks at how you can take concrete steps that will keep high cholesterol under check.
- Understanding Sleep Disorders: Causes, Solutions And When To Seek Help
  
  With the help of expert insights, Connector explores the most common sleep disorders, the underlying causal factors and potential solutions to them.
- Dealing With Food Intolerances
  
  Tips for dealing with food intolerances
- Prevalence Of Vitamin D In The UAE
  
  Over 90% in the region are deficient in vitamin D, which can cause weakness in bones and joints
BEAUTY
- Choosing The Right Sunscreen This Summer
  
  Connector helps you build the right sunscreen routine this summer with the help of expert insights.
- How An Anti-Inflammatory Diet Can Help Your Skin Glow
  
  Connector spoke to experts to help you understand the root causes behind inflammation and how anti-inflammatory diet can help you look more radiant.
- Your Guide To Summer Hair Care
  
  Connector spoke with experts and specialists in the UAE to help you with hair care during summer. Use these expert tips to beat the heat, humidity and hair hassles
- Skincare Routine: Advice From Skin Experts On Choosing Between 10 Step Or 3 Step Routine
  
  Connector spoke with skincare experts to clarify the essentials and help you understand the best practices for a realistic skincare routine.
KIDS & EDUCATION
- Exciting Summer Camps In Dubai Your Children Will Love
  
  Check out these exciting summer camps in Dubai perfect for your children this year. From camps for leisure and activities, to educational camps, there's a lot on offer this summer.
- How To Help Your Child Use AI The Right Way
  
  Artificial intelligence is redefining the way children learn and engage with the world. Connector speaks with leading educational experts in the region to explore how you can help your child use AI the right way.
- Tips To Choosing The Right School
  
  Make the right choice that will ensure the child thrives at school
- Help Your Child Learn Faster And Smarter With These Science-Backed Tips
  
  Understanding the science behind memory and learning can significantly enhance your child's educational journey. Here are some evidence based strategies to help them learn faster.
DINING
- DSS 10 Dirham Dish To Deliver Unbeatable Deals All August
  
  From ramen to shawarma and gelato to hot dogs, DSS 2025 is set to launch its latest '10 Dirham Dish' offer across over 700 outlets all August. No vouchers or bookings required.
- Tasty Dining Deals To Try This Week In Dubai
  
  A fresh week brings fresh new reasons to eat out. Connector rounds up some of the best dining deals out there in Dubai this week.
- Unmissable Dining Deals In Dubai This Week
  
  New menus, summer specials, and fresh openings. Dubai’s dining scene is heating up. Explore the best spots to eat this week with Connector’s top picks!
- Indoor Restaurants In Dubai With Stunning Views
  
  Summer in Dubai is the perfect time to check out indoor dining spaces that also offer stunning views. Connector rounds up some of the best spots in Dubai to enjoy flavours with excellent views.
HOME & GARDEN
- Summer Essentials To Get For This Holiday Season
  
  Here are some essential summer products that you can stock up on for this holiday season, from sunscreens to hand-held fans and more.
- Phenomenal Summer Staycations In Ras Al Khaimah
  
  Ras Al Khaimah offers some of the best summer staycation destinations in the UAE, from serene nature escapes to beach front stays and much more. Here's Connector's roundup of some of the top places in RAK for your summer staycation.
- Connector In Conversation With Lezel Cook: A Mother’s Trek To Everest To Raise Autism Awareness
  
  Lezel Cook, a mother of an 8 year old with autism undertook a group trek to Mount Everest to raise awareness about autism. Connector spoke with her about her personal life journey, what the trek meant for her and what she hopes for families like hers
- Simple Ways In Which You Can Save Water At Home And Help Protect The Environment
  
  Connector explores the importance of saving water at home and looks at simple steps UAE residents can take to make a lasting impact on the environment.
WHATS ON
- Boo Boo Laand Hosts Exciting Event For Children On Friendship Day
  
  From creative workshops to photo moments, Boo Boo Laand at Dubai Mall invites families to celebrate Friendship Day on this weekend, turning a regular Sunday into a memory-filled afternoon for children and their besties.
- Don't Miss The Chance To Observe Milky Way In Al Quaa This Weekend
  
  Get ready for an unforgettable night of stargazing, astrophotography, and celestial stories under the stars with Dubai Astronomy Group's Milky Way observation night this Saturday in Al Quaa Desert.
- Comedian Russell Peters Returns To Dubai This October
  
  Get ready for a night of fresh laughs, fast wit, and unfiltered humour as comedy legend Russell Peters returns to Coca-Cola Arena this October with his Relax World Tour.
- Things To Do For The Weekend 25 - 27 July
  
  Enjoy the last weekend of July with these exciting events highlighted by Connector
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The latest news, updates and stories from Connector Dubai.

The 1975 Are Coming To Dubai

12 June 2019

The summer months in Dubai are looking at being the busiest yet with so much more going on for residents and visitors to do. Some of this increase is down to the recently opened indoor entertainment venue in City Walk, the Coca-Cola Arena

Burj Khalifa To Be Lit Up In Colours Of Philippine Flag

12 June 2019

After 333 years of Spanish rule on 12 June 1898 the Philippines gained independence, and today is the 121st Philippines Independence Day. To mark the occasion the world’s tallest building, The Burj Khalifa, will be lit up in the colours of the

Amazon Prime Arrives In The UAE

11 June 2019

It has been a busy few weeks for Amazon in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), firstly with the launch of www.amazon.ae on 1 May, seeing the end of www.souq.com and now with the latest announcement that Amazon Prime is available in UAE

No More Single-Use Plastics At DXB

10 June 2019

In a further step to do more for the environment, Dubai Airports has pledged to ban the use of single-use plastics from 1 January next year. The operator that runs Dubai International Airport (DXB) and Dubai World Central (DWC), already

Eminem Comes To The UAE

10 June 2019

Iconic hip hop legend Eminem is returning to the UAE as part of his current Kamikaze world tour. The US rapper will be performing what is expected to be a a show stopping performance at Abu Dhabi’s du Arena on 25 October this year, the same

Coca-Cola Arena Opens Its doors

09 June 2019

Dubai’s all new indoor entertainment venue, the Coca-Cola Arena, opened it’s doors on 6 June to wide acclaim from the thousands that gathered. The purpose built arena in City Walk’s inaugural show saw international comedian Russell Peters

The Royal Wedding Reception In Pictures

08 June 2019

The wedding reception took place at Dubai World Trade Centre on 6 June of three of the sons of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai

Seventeen Die In Tragic Accident In Dubai

07 June 2019

In a tragic accident in Dubai, seventeen passengers lost their lives after a bus crashed into a signboard on Thursday evening. According to a police report, there were 31 passengers in the Oman registered bus and the accident happened while the

JESS Dubai Student Julian Lamadrid Signed By Sony Music

02 June 2019

A former JESS Dubai student Julian Lamadrid has made an impactful entry in the entertainment world after he signed a contract with Arista Records, an American Record Label owned by Sony Music Entertainment. The label’s president and CEO

No Traffic Fines This Eid

02 June 2019

Police in the UAE will be issuing ‘second chance’ traffic tickets during this Eid holiday. Police in Ras Al Khaimah and Ajman have taken up new initiatives to create awareness on road safety among drivers this week instead of hitting them with penal

Here’s Where To See Fireworks This Eid

02 June 2019

If you are one of those who like to be greeted by colourful skies every Eid then yiou will not be disappointed. You can see the stunning firework displays at Al Seef and La Mer on the first day of Eid (expected to be either Monday, 3 June or Tuesday

Malls To Open For 24 Hours

30 May 2019

We have good news for shoppers out there. If you have not yet made any plans for the upcoming Eid Al Fitr holiday, then head down to Abu Dhabi or Al Ain on Wednesday 5 June for an amazing retail therapy experience.A 24-hour mega sale at 16 malls a

Cinemas Open 24/7

30 May 2019

A long holiday is ahead of us, and those who will be spending it in Dubai are in for a pleasant surprise, specially movie buffs. Whether you are an early bird or a night owl, you can go and see a movie at Novo Cinemas and Reel Cinemas, Dubai Mall at

Travelling Over The Next Few Days? Arrive At The Airport Early

30 May 2019

The long Eid holiday is a great excuse to travel for short breaks, which leads to busy hours at Dubai Airports. Emirates Airline has anticipated Friday 31 May to be the busiest day for departures at Terminal 3 with over 80,000 passengers expecting